Systems Integration Engineer

Zadentech; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

Zaden Technologies is seeking an experienced infrastructure engineer to onboard new test programs and align in-flight initiatives with the DoD platform standards. This role supports a new Defense Health Agency program and is contingent on contract award, with start aligned to program kickoff.

On-site in Chantilly, VA is preferred; remote options from Huntsville, AL or anywhere in the continental US are possible with government-approved virtual access, travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in systems integration or infrastructure engineering.
• Experience with VMware or cloud infrastructure.
• Scripting in Python, PowerShell or Bash.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain the DHA background investigation.
• DoD 8140 qualification for your work role or ability to earn it within six months.

Responsibilities

• Onboard new test programs and their environments.
• Integrate in-flight infrastructure initiatives with the platform standards.
• Write integration runbooks and test the cutovers.
• Work with the platform, infrastructure and cyber teams on each change.

Skills

Systems integration

VMware

Cloud infrastructure

Scripting (Python/PowerShell/Bash)

DoD 8140 knowledge

Security clearance readiness

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Active Secret clearance

Job description

Zaden Technologies is a defense technology company based in Huntsville, Alabama. We build AI, DevSecOps and digital engineering products and put them to work for DoD customers.

Bring new programs and in-flight projects onto a shared DoD test platform without breaking the work already running on it.

You'll support a new Defense Health Agency program. This position is contingent upon contract award, and the start date will align with the program start.

What you’ll do:

• Onboard new test programs and their environments
• Integrate in-flight infrastructure initiatives with the platform standards
• Write integration runbooks and test the cutovers
• Work with the platform, infrastructure and cyber teams on each change

Must have:

• 3 or more years in systems integration or infrastructure engineering
• Experience with VMware or cloud infrastructure
• Scripting in Python, PowerShell or Bash
• U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and keep the background investigation DHA designates for this position
• DoD 8140 qualification for your work role before privileged access, or the ability to earn it within six months

Nice to have:

• Terraform or Ansible
• Experience in a DoD or federal environment
• An active Secret clearance or higher

Location:

Chantilly, Virginia (Washington, D.C. area) is preferred, on site at the test center. Remote from Huntsville, Alabama, or from anywhere in the continental U.S. also works, through government-approved virtual desktop access, with trips to Chantilly when the work needs them.

Citizenship:

U.S. citizenship is required for the investigation this role needs. Zaden's FSO verifies investigation status.

Pay range: $114,000 to $163,000 per year. Your location and experience set where you land in the range.

How we use AI in hiring

Zaden uses AI tools to help organize and prioritize applications. People review every application and make every hiring decision.

Zaden Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other status the law protects.

The pay range for this role is:

114,000 - 163,000 USD per year (Chantilly, Virginia (on site))